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Nirwal LawBrampton, ON · July 13, 2026

The Impact of the new Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) on Bail Hearings

The introduction of Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, which received Royal Assent on June 15, 2026, and will come into force across Canada officially on July 15, 2026. It will bring substantial changes to the Bail laws in Canada, enacting more than 80 changes to the Criminal Code of Canada and making bail much stricter and tougher sentences for individuals charged with violent, repeat, and organized crime. Anyone charged with a criminal offense in Ontario, or anywhere in Canada should be aware what these changes entail.

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